Animal Control Officer Carol Gaucher said she has been working for the town for many years and has never seen a bobcat hit in town, though she has had several reports of sightings. The animal was near St. Joseph's Abbey when it was struck, police said.

A motorist on Route 9 struck and killed a deer Monday night, as well. The animal was struck by a car headed west and thrown into the eastbound lane, where it was hit a second time.

Officials said wild animals are moving around during the fall and motorists should use caution.